{"id":27637,"date":"2016-07-02T09:06:45","date_gmt":"2016-07-02T13:06:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/?p=27637"},"modified":"2016-07-02T09:07:06","modified_gmt":"2016-07-02T13:07:06","slug":"wine-outdoor-dining-summer-bottles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wine-outdoor-dining-summer-bottles\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Bottles for Outdoor Dining: Wines for the Wet & Wild"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Wine<\/a><\/p>\n

By Rebecca Me\u00efr-Liebman of\u00a0Chef & Somm<\/a><\/p>\n

A couple of posts ago, I wrote about the best wines for summer entertaining<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0– well, I have a bit more to say about the joys of summer sipping. Here\u2019s Part Two, enjoy!<\/p>\n

Dip and Sip \u2013 The Pool Party<\/b><\/p>\n

Crunchy, oily, salty chips and hot dogs with all the fixin\u2019s are so much fun under the sun, especially poolside! My preference is to wash this super-casual stuff down with an ice cold beer or cider, but there are a few playful wines practically made<\/i> for chillaxin\u2019 by the pool!<\/p>\n

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Adamo Estate Winery<\/i><\/a>\u00a0Ros\u00e9, Hockley Valley, Ontario<\/i> <\/i>\u2013 To be honest, finding a good quality local ros\u00e9 can be quite a challenge. For reasons I don\u2019t understand, many winemakers do not take ros\u00e9 seriously enough; lucky for us, Adamo Estates does!<\/p>\n

This ros\u00e9 is made from 100% Gamay Noir grapes grown in the Niagara Lakeshore region. On the nose there are fresh summery notes of watermelon, pears, and peaches. It\u2019s elegant, light to medium bodied, and has a nice backbone of acidity. It\u2019s just wonderful with charcuterie, chips, and anything deep fried. Buy directly from the winery. $14.95<\/p>\n

K<\/i>ew Vineyards<\/i><\/a>,<\/i><\/a> Rosalie,\u00a0Beamsville<\/i> <\/i>– This sparkling ros\u00e9 is made exclusively from Pinot Noir, and named in honour of KEW’S proprietor’s mother, Rosalie. On the nose, there are notes of ripe raspberries and strawberries. Rosalie is aged on the lees (spent yeast cells) for four years, hence it’s creamy texture, depth, and refreshing long finish. Buy directly from the winery. $29.95<\/p>\n

Silk PJs Required \u2013 Backyard Sunday Brunch<\/b><\/p>\n

Yes, yes, yes, the mimosa, sparking wine and freshly squeezed orange juice\u2026but\u2026how about something else for a change? Here are two delightfully different ways to start your Sunday: a wine cocktail and a fabulous Italian sparkler.<\/p>\n

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Briottet liqueur<\/a> with Sparkling wine <\/i>\u2013 just pour 1 \u00bd oz Maison Briottet fig, lychee, strawberry, or any other liquor you like into a champagne flute, and top with your favourite sparkling white. Garnish with a fresh strawberry or cherry and you have the perfect start to your Sunday! Dijon\u2019s Maison Briottet was founded in 1836; they\u2019re known for high quality liqueurs made with real fruit. The flavours and colours of their liqueurs are attained naturally \u2013 no dyes or artificial flavourings are used \u2013 which is quite rare in the liqueur business. Cottonwood Agency. $29.99<\/p>\n

Ca’del Baio 101<\/a>, Moscato d’Asti, Piedmont, Italy <\/i>\u2013 With only 5.5% alcohol a glass of this won\u2019t knock you out for the rest of the day; it\u2019s just right for morning and afternoon sipping. Made from Moscato Bianco grapes, it has persistent bubbles and lovely sweetness; an aromatic white wine with refreshing apricot, peaches, blossom and nectarine notes. Stem wine group. $19.99<\/p>\n

Yacht party!<\/b><\/p>\n

Fresh air, the water rhythmically lapping at the side of the boat, the cries of gulls overhead, and a plate of ice cold fresh oysters just waiting to be slurped up. To drink? Something icy, bracing, fresh and clean \u2013 just like the sea!<\/p>\n

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Joseph Drouhin<\/a>, Chablis Drouhin<\/em>– Vaudon, France \u2013<\/i> Quite affordable for Chablis, easy drinking with fresh aromas of citrus and green apples, balanced with honey and vanilla. It\u2019s a lively, likeable wine with great structure and a medium to long finish. What makes me love their wine even more is the fact that Robert Drouhin, the head of Joseph Drouhin, hired the first female winemaker (Laurence Jobard) in Burgundy in 1973, which is already a good reason for me to drink their wine! LCBO#: 284026 $23.95<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Norman Hardie<\/a>, Melon de Bourgogne, Prince Edward County <\/i>– Melon de Bourgogne is the grape variety used to make the great Muscadet wines of the Loire Valley. This wine showcases the cool climate minerality and freshness of PEC. The razer sharp acidity, and big citrus notes, make this wine extremely refreshing. It is the<\/i> oyster wine!<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the Little Black Dress of Entertaining \u2013 Wine and Cheese on the Terrace<\/b><\/p>\n

While it\u2019s true that each cheese tastes best with a different wine, it is possible to choose a wine that stands a pretty good chance of working with almost every cheese on the board. If you think about wine as another ingredient that completes the cheese board, then think sweet wine.<\/p>\n

Adding a dessert wine to the experience is the same as adding honey, dried and fresh fruit to the cheese board \u2013 it\u2019s a sweet counter balance to the fatty, salty, sharp and stinky flavours of the cheeses \u2013 and it works beautifully. Look for a wine with all those same notes \u2013 honey, dried and fresh fruits \u2013 such as a late harvest Riesling, or other dessert wine. At some gatherings, an impressive cheese board is the main event, while at others, it\u2019s served at the end of the meal; either way, a sweet wine is a smart choice.<\/p>\n

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Santo Wines<\/a>, Vinsanto, Santorini, Greece <\/i>\u2013 This well-balanced, not overly sweet, dessert wine is made from sun dried grapes \u2013 a blend of 85% Assyrtiko and 15% Aidani \u2013 and boasts flavours of nuts, dried apricots, raisins, cream, and marzipan. Kolonaki Group wine agency $36.15<\/p>\n

Ch\u00e2teau Nairac<\/a>, Bordeaux, France<\/i>\u2013 Bringing a Sauternes to a party \u2013 any party!<\/i> \u2013 is always appreciated. This golden nectar is a real treat to oenophiles and a revelation to newbies. And although it is quite sweet, it is blessed with great acidity to balance it. With a rich, silky, viscous texture, it delights with flavours of mandarin, honey, and passion fruit, as well as notes of pineapple, kiwi and florals. LCBO# 302125 $41.85<\/p>\n

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\"Rebecca<\/p>\n

Rebecca Me\u00efr-Liebman
\nSommelier & Consultant<\/p>\n

As co-owner of Chef & Somm, the GTA\u2019s only Bespoke Private Dining and Sommelier service, Rebecca has acquired over a decade of experience in some of Canada\u2019s \u2013 and the world\u2019s \u2013 top dining rooms.<\/p>\n

She earned her hospitality, service
\nand sommelier skills at top restaurants \u2013 Canoe, Luma, BL\u00dc Ristorante and Maple Leafs Sport & Entertainment \u2013 but Rebecca is always learning, tasting, and cultivating relationships with winemakers, local and abroad.<\/p>\n

Her thirst for wine knowledge is a never-ending quest; Rebecca brings an unquenchable curiosity and authority to any dining experience.\u00a0www.ChefSomm.ca<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Rebecca Me\u00efr-Liebman of\u00a0Chef & Somm A couple of posts ago, I wrote about the best wines for summer entertaining\u00a0– well, I have a bit more to say about the joys of summer sipping. Here\u2019s Part Two, enjoy! Dip and Sip \u2013 The Pool Party Crunchy, oily, salty chips and hot dogs with all the fixin\u2019s are so much fun under the sun, especially poolside! My preference is to wash this super-casual stuff down with an ice cold beer or cider, but there are a few playful wines practically made for chillaxin\u2019 by the pool!   Adamo Estate Winery\u00a0Ros\u00e9, Hockley […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":218248,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[113,264,1105,946,77,193,1195,345,815,1211,9,10,348,246,1111,62,829,107,16,967,1001,321,955,956,1197,26,302,342],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-27637","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-best-wines","category-canada-wines","category-canadian-wine-wine-region","category-chardonnay","category-wine-cheese-pairing","category-cheese-pairing","category-cocktails","category-comfort-food-and-wine","category-dessert-wine","category-dessert-wines","category-food-entertaining","category-food-wine-pairing","category-french-wine","category-the-great-canadian-wine-match","category-italian-wine-wine-region","category-lcbo-vintages-release","category-moscato-dasti","category-ontario-wine","category-pairings","category-party-wine","category-rose","category-sparkling-wine","category-summer-wine","category-summer-wines","category-sweet-wine","category-wine-picks","category-wine-price","category-winemakers"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27637","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/218248"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27637"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27637\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27978,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27637\/revisions\/27978"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27637"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27637"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27637"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}